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[niceguyeddie]

How do you make running enjoyable? I try and run once a week but I find it completely mundane and mind numbing. I cant seem to find a way to enjoy it. Even with my iPod, I just cant get into it.

I really don't know why I like it. I ran cross country in high school because I girl I liked did! LOL

I'll tell ya what though, it really helps me deal with stress. When I run (even with music playing) my mind is clear and I can think of how to sort out events in life rather than trying to do that on a couch watching television. Last night I was trying to decide whether to hit the gym or run, I chose running because it was rush hour at the gym and I hate waiting for machines or weights.

Try running along something different like along the beach, a beach trail or wilderness trail or the like. Don't run the same course all the time. I try and change it up so it doesn't get boring and makes it more challenging but that is just me.

I agree! When I used to live in the SGV/IE, I'd usually run in Claremont as there's a lot of cool trails to run there. One of my favorites was the 5 mile loop on a weekday. I also enjoyed running around Puddingstone. I heard they charge for parking at the Loop. A bunch of people are pissed about that but I think it's a great idea. Keep all the dummies out of there.

I try not to run on busy streets, because I hate waiting at red lights or constantly looking out for cars. I enjoy running so much more now that I moved back towards the beach. Not to mention it's a good 15-20 degrees cooler here!

I ran a charity 5k out in Chino a few weeks ago with a bunch of co-workers for a church one of them attends. It felt pretty good passing up 16 year old kids. lol



Then we went for Bloody Mary's after at Rosco's in Chino Hills!@

[riverrunner1984]

I really don't know why I like it. I ran cross country in high school because I girl I liked did! LOL

I'll tell ya what though, it really helps me deal with stress. When I run (even with music playing) my mind is clear and I can think of how to sort out events in life rather than trying to do that on a couch watching television. Last night I was trying to decide whether to hit the gym or run, I chose running because it was rush hour at the gym and I hate waiting for machines or weights.



I agree! When I used to live in the SGV/IE, I'd usually run in Claremont as there's a lot of cool trails to run there. One of my favorites was the 5 mile loop on a weekday. I also enjoyed running around Puddingstone. I heard they charge for parking at the Loop. A bunch of people are pissed about that but I think it's a great idea. Keep all the dummies out of there.

I try not to run on busy streets, because I hate waiting at red lights or constantly looking out for cars. I enjoy running so much more now that I moved back towards the beach. Not to mention it's a good 15-20 degrees cooler here!

I ran a charity 5k out in Chino a few weeks ago with a bunch of co-workers for a church one of them attends. It felt pretty good passing up 16 year old kids. lol



Then we went for Bloody Mary's after at Rosco's in Chino Hills!@

I know exactly where the loop is, I take the dog to walk there...Ok, now running that is just crazy with all the hills...Jogging on flat land is hard enough for me as it is. I jog at 5am on the streets so there is nothing but houses....BORING....
I will say this, running does get easier for me when I am in like a meditated type of state. Where I am so far/deep in thought that I forget I am even running. I need to learn to get to that state of mind faster and every time I jog I guess.

[niceguyeddie]

I know exactly where the loop is, I take the dog to walk there...Ok, now running that is just crazy with all the hills...Jogging on flat land is hard enough for me as it is. I jog at 5am on the streets so there is nothing but houses....BORING....
I will say this, running does get easier for me when I am in like a meditated type of state. Where I am so far/deep in thought that I forget I am even running. I need to learn to get to that state of mind faster and every time I jog I guess.

The loop is one hell of a run. I go up the steep side first, yea it's rough but I'd rather run up a steep hill than run down. That's how you get injured or eat shit. I really like running the Newport Back Bay. It has a lot of rolling hills which are more fun than constantly going up!
Try some of the wacky tabacky before you run to get in that meditated state. LOL...I like to change up my music too. Sometimes I'll get in the zone to some jazz or really mellow music.